Tag: medical_emergency
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Veteran Volunteer Firefighter Dies After Medical Emergency Post-Duty
Engineer George "Bud" Turner, 84, a 57-year volunteer, died after a medical emergency post-duty on May 23, 2026. His death, following emergency calls and an awards banquet, marks the 30th firefighter fatality reported in 2026.
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Prince George's County Firefighter Dies After Completing Shift
Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd, 43, of Prince George's County Fire/EMS, died May 30, 2026, after a medical emergency at home following a 24-hour shift. The cause of death is pending.
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Broward Firefighter Dies After Medical Emergency at Fort Lauderdale Airport
Firefighter/Paramedic Steven S. Lepselter, 54, of Broward Sheriff's Office, died April 5, 2026, after a medical emergency at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The 19-year veteran's death marks the 27th firefighter fatality reported this year.
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Pennsylvania Fire Police Officer Dies After Medical Emergency
Fire Police Officer Todd Koch of Richlandtown Fire Company died March 11, 2026, after a cardiovascular event at home while responding to an incident, marking the 25th firefighter fatality this year.
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports Kyle Busch coughed blood before death
USA TODAY reveals details from a 911 call indicating Kyle Busch was coughing up blood at a General Motors facility in Concord, N.C., the day before his death.
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Assistant Fire Chief Dies After Training Medical Emergency
Assistant Fire Chief Carl "Levi" Evans of Greeley County Fire and Rescue died April 9, 2026, after a medical emergency during training. The 42-year-old volunteer had 19 years of service.
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Chicago Fire Engineer Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency
Chicago Fire Department Engineer Steven M. Decker, 61, died May 14, 2026, following a medical emergency during an equipment test. With 30 years of service, his death marks the 22nd firefighter fatality reported this year.
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Florida Volunteer Firefighter Dies Battling Brushfire
Volunteer Firefighter James Kevin Crews, 60, of Hilliard, Florida, died after a medical emergency while fighting a brushfire. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased on April 23, 2026.
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